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Naming competition held for new Cook Islands vessel
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
In past times, vaka propelled the tupuna safely across the ocean to discover new lands.
Parties opt for social media to promote election promises
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The use of social media as a campaigning tool has become commonplace amongst political parties and has grown in use since the last general election in 2018.
Strumming the heartstrings
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Island string bands are not about harmonious pitch perfect songs – it’s about singing loud, joyously and expressively straight from the heart, radiating emotions to the audience.
Government welcomes Forum hosting but remains mum about costs
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands authorities are mum on the likely cost of hosting the Pacific Island Forum in 2023, and the process it went through in order to successfully bid for it.
'Lack of Direction', says United Party leader
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The governing Cook Islands Party is going into the August 1st general election without an election manifesto while the newly-formed Cook Islands United Party is asking $20 for a copy.
Renowned Cook Islands academic passes away
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
One of the Pacific region’s most respected authors and academic, Cook Islander Dr. Marjorie Tuainekore Crocombe née Hosking OBE passed away on Thursday night aged 92.
Excitement builds for Te Maeva Nui celebrations
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The popular annual Te Maeva Nui national cultural festival starts next week, however, this year the number of nights showcasing performances have been scaled down and adjusted due to the General Election to be held on Monday, August 1.
Avaroa Cable opens Aitutaki landing station
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Government officials along with representatives from Avaroa Cable Limited (ACL), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the New Zealand High Commission to the Cook Islands attended the opening ceremony of a new cable landing station in Aitutaki last week.
In brief: Court news
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Name suppression for mental health.
Tunupopo denied bail again
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man who was on the run from police for nearly a week was denied bail a second time in the Criminal Court at Avarua yesterday.
Parties propose policies to battle NCDs
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and bolstering mental health are key platforms for the political parties’ health policies.
Palmerston remains off limits: Ministry of Health
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Travel to Palmerston Island will likely remain off limits until next month, as Te Marae Ora completes its vaccination rollout.
CIIC prioritises $60m civic centre project
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
More than 400 people are expected to be employed in the construction of the multi-million-dollar Vaikapuangi civic centre project, but a construction start date is yet to be finalised.
Women leadership report launched
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
A major report on women and leadership has placed Cook Islands among the Pacific’s best performers, for the representation of women in business leadership which was launched on Tuesday.
Parties focus on boosting agriculture in the Pa Enua
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands political parties are drumming up support for agriculture as the island nation looks to move away from its dependance on tourism, with policies ranging from subsidising agriculture equipment to better support for the Pa Enua.
Leaving no stone unturned in soldier search missions
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The search continues to locate 34 Cook Islands World War I (WWI) veterans who are believed to be buried on Rarotonga.
Te Kukupa legacy lives on
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The crew of Te Kukupa II, who spent four months away from their families and friends, reunited with their loved ones yesterday after bringing home safely the newly gifted police patrol boat from Cairns, Australia.
Uptick in early voting
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
With 10 days left until the General Election on Monday, August 1, 174 people have already exercised their right to vote, says chief electoral officer Taggy Tangimetua.
Swell warning remains in place for Southern Group
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service still has a damaging heavy swell warning in place for the Southern Group islands including Rarotonga despite near normal conditions yesterday.
Thieves target tourists in recent cases of break-ins
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Tourists have become burglary targets despite break-ins still being low compared to pre-Covid times, says a Rarotonga-based security company owner.
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